Megaponera
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Megaponera analis is the sole species of the ant genus Megaponera. They are a strictly termite-eating ponerine ant species widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa and most commonly known for their co
Megaponera Major with termites, crop
Minor worker
Major worker
Queen with enlarged gaster
Termite
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Termites are a group of eusocial insects which consume a variety of decaying plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil humus. They are distinguished by their beaded antennae
Megaponera
…termitophagous) ponerine ant species widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa and most commonly known for their column-like raiding formation when attacking termite feeding sites. Their sophisticated raiding behaviour gave them the common name Matabele ant after the Matabele tribe, fierce warriors who overwhelmed…
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The external appearance of the giant northern termite Mastotermes darwiniensis is suggestive of the close relationship between termites and other cockroaches.
Macro image of a worker.
Diagram showing a wing, along with the clypeus and leg